+An **Initial Public Offering** (IPO) is the moment a private company first offers its [Shares](/wiki/share) to the public on a [Stock Exchange](/wiki/stock_exchange). This transition allows the company to raise substantial capital, opening its ownership to individual and institutional investors.
+## See also
+- [Investment](/wiki/investment)
+- [Capital](/wiki/capital)
+- [Market](/wiki/market)
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